Author Archives: Nick Pipitone

This startup wants to be the brain of every real estate office

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BrokerBot is building a brokerage-wide AI assistant designed to automate transactions, coordinate workflows and reshape the role of real estate agents. Continue reading →

‘AI cannot read the room’: Agents weigh in on the promise and limits of artificial intelligence

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Inman talked to real estate pros from around the country to find out how they’re using AI and what limitations the technology faces. Continue reading →

The truth about AI in real estate (according to agents)

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Real estate agents share how they’re actually using AI, where it saves time and why it’s raising the bar rather than replacing them. Continue reading →

As AI grabs headlines, the real cash flows to housing’s core economics

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Proptech investment trends are shifting beyond AI, with capital flowing into mortgages, insurance, utilities and housing’s core financial infrastructure. Continue reading →

A new platform says you don’t need an agent to sell your home

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A new platform is challenging real estate commissions by letting homeowners buy and sell without agents, offering full control over pricing and transactions. Continue reading →

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead

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Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher. Continue reading →

As AI adoption grows, MLSs emerge as validators of new agent tech tools

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MLSs are emerging as key validators of AI tools, with Miami Realtors prioritizing compliance, data accuracy and safe adoption for agents. Continue reading →

NAR political spending targets Texas as 2026 midterm races heat up

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New FEC filings show NAR’s PAC spending nearly $10 million ahead of 2026, with Texas leading candidate funding and independent expenditures. Continue reading →

State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools

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State-Wide MLS is rolling out RealReports’ AI-powered property tools and Taxshot data platform to 6,000 agents, replacing legacy systems with a unified workflow. Continue reading →

ChatGPT helps Florida seller skip agent, close in 5 days

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A Florida homeowner used ChatGPT to help sell his home without an agent, securing multiple offers and closing in under a week. Continue reading →